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크릴 분말 및 NaF 첨가 식이가 흰쥐의 혈청 지질성분 및 혈당 변동에 미치는 영향 (Changes in Serum Lipid Components and Blood Glucose by Krill (Euphausia superba) Meal and NaF in Rats)

  • 진동혁;오다영;이영근;강동수;김한수
    • 한국응용과학기술학회지
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    • 제34권4호
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    • pp.938-946
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    • 2017
  • Krill (Euphausia superba)과 NaF가 Sprague Dawley계 수컷 흰쥐의 체중 및 장기 중량, 혈청 지질성분 및 단백질 함량에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 기본식이를 급여한 대조군인 BD군을 비롯하여 기본식이에 NaF 10 mg을 경구 투여한 BF군, 10%(KF10군), 20%(KF20군), 30%(KF30군)의 krill meal을 첨가 식이에 NaF 10 mg 경구 투여한 군으로 군당 6마리씩 5가지 군으로 나누어 5주간 사육한 결과는 다음과 같다. 흰쥐의 체중은 식이의 krill meal 함량이 증가함에 따라 감소하였고, 대조군인 BD군에 비해 NaF를 경구 투여한 BF군에서 낮게 관찰되었다. 각 장기무게에서의 변화는 간에서 BD군에 비해 NaF 경구 투여 군에서 유의적으로 낮게 나타났으며(p<0.05), 고환에서의 무게는 KF10군을 제외한 NaF 경구 투여 군에서 높은 것으로 관찰되었다. 심장, 폐, 뇌, 신장, 췌장에서의 각 군의 장기무게는 유의적인 차이가 없었다(p<0.05). 혈청 중 total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, free cholesterol, triglyceride, phospholipid, 혈당 농도는 대조군인 BD군보다 BF군에서 높았지만, krill meal 함량이 증가함에 따라 감소하였고, HDL cholesterol 농도는 BD군보다 BF군에서 낮았으며 krill meal 함량에 따라 점차 증가하는 것으로 관찰되었다. 혈청 중 total protein은 각 군에서 유의적 차이(p<0.05)가 없는 것으로 나타났으며, albumin 농도와 albumin/globulin ratio는 BD군과 BF군은 비슷한 결과가 나타났으나 krill meal 섭취 군에서 감소되었다. Globulin 농도는 KF10군, KF20군, KF30군, BD군, BF군 순으로 높게 관찰되었다. 이와 같은 결과로 미루어 보아, krill meal 식이는 NaF 경구 투여한 흰쥐의 체중, 혈청 지질성분 및 혈당 조절 효과가 있는 것으로 사료된다.

사료의 어분함량대체가 넙치(Paralichthys olivaceus)의 간과 근육 내 인슐린유사성장인자의 발현과 체성장에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Fish Meal Replacement on Insulin-like Growth Factor-I Expression in the Liver and Muscle and Implications for the Growth of Olive Flounder Paralichthys olivaceus)

  • 박수진;문지성;서진송;남택정;이경준;임상구;김강웅;이봉주;허상우;최윤희
    • 한국수산과학회지
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    • 제52권2호
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    • pp.141-148
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    • 2019
  • This study examined the effect of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I expression in the liver and muscle on the growth of Paralichthys olivaceus fed diets low in fish meal. A feeding experiment was conducted at Jeju National University, Jeju Island, Korea. Groups of P. olivaceus (total initial weight: 200 g) were maintained for 20 weeks on one of five experimental diets containing different proportions of fish meal. Diets containing 0%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% fish meal were labeled FM0, FM20, FM30, FM40, and FM50, respectively. Fish growth was observed every 4 weeks during the feeding experiment, and plasma and liver and muscle tissues were sampled. Plasma IGF-I levels were analyzed using an ELISA kit. The mechanism of IGF-I receptor signaling was examined using immunoblotting and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The greatest total weight increase was observed in the FM30 group. In parallel, plasma levels of IGF-I and IGF-binding protein were highest in the FM30 group, and mRNA and protein expression were also significantly higher in this group. The first step in the IGF-I signaling pathway, tyrosine-phosphorylation checking, occurred smoothly until 20 weeks. These results suggest that a dietary ratio of 30% fish meal best promotes growth in this species. The IGF-I signaling pathway in the liver and muscle is associated with growth in P. olivaceus.

한국여승(韓國女僧)의 영양섭취(營養攝取)와 혈청(血淸) Lipoprotein, Cholesterol 및 단백량(蛋白量)의 관계(關係) (Daily Nutritional Intake and Serum Levels of Lipoprotein, Cholesterol and Protein -A Study of Buddhist Nuns-)

  • 김난희;윤진숙;주영은;이원정
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.195-207
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    • 1982
  • 장기적(長期的)인 채식섭취(菜食攝取)가 혈청(血淸)의 lipoprotein, cholesterol 및 단백량(蛋白量)에 미치는 영향(影響)을 알아보기 위하여 결은 여승(女僧) 45명(名)($20{\sim}35$세)과 대조군(對照群)으로 여대생(女大生) 29명(名)($20{\sim}22$세)을 연구대상(硏究對象)으로 하였다. 하루 열량섭취(熱量攝取)는 여승(女憎)들이 1,945 kcal 였고 여대생(女大生)은 1,815 kcal 였다. 열량구성비율(熱量構成比率)은 여승(女僧)들이 탄수화물(炭水化物) : 단백질(蛋白質) : 지방(地方)=84 : 11 : 5였고 학생(學生)은 70 : 15 : 15였으며 이는 여승(女僧)들의 탄수화물(炭水化物) 편중(偏重) 및 지방섭취부족(脂肪攝取不足)을 보여준다. 신체계측결과(身體計測結果) 여승(女僧)들은 여대생(女大生)보다 신장(身長)을 제외(除朴)하고, 체중(體重), 지방층(脂肪層)두께, 체표면적(體表面積) 및 비만도계수(肥滿度係數)가 모두 높았다. 수축기(收縮期) 및 이완기혈압(弛緩期血壓)은 여승(女憎)과 여대생(女大生)이 거의 같았다. 혈청(血淸)의 총지방(總脂肪), cholesterol 및 단백량(蛋白量)은 여승(女憎)과 여대생간(女大生間)에 유의(有意)한 차이(差異)가 없었다. 그러나 전기영동(電氣泳動)으로 분획(分劃)하여 혈청(血淸)의 high density lipoprotein(HDL), very low density lipoprotein(VLDL) 및 low density lipoprotein(LDL)량(量)을 비교(比較)해 본 결과(結果), 여승(女憎)들의 HDL은 여대생(女大生)보다 낮았으나 LDL은 유의(有意)하게 높았다. Cholesterol분획결과(分劃結果)도 역시 여승(女憎)들의 HDL-cholesterol값은 여대생(女大生)보다 유의(有意) 하게 낮은 반면(反面) LDL-cholesterol은 유의(有意)하게 높았다. Lipoprotein과 cholesterol간(間)의 상관계수(相關係數)(r)를 계산(計算)한 결과(結果) LDL과 LDL-cholesterol(r=0.40), VLDL과 VLDL-cholesterol(r=0.85), HDL과 HDL-cholesterol(r=0.45), 혈청총지방량(血淸總脂防量)과 cholesterol(r=0.66) 및 혈청(血淸) 총(總) cholesterol과 LDL-cholesterol(r=0.79) 간(間)에는 유의(有意)한 상관관계(相關關係)를 보여주었다. 그러나 혈청(血淸) cholesterol과 음식섭취(飮食攝取) 및 신체계측결과간(身體計測結果間)에는 유의(有意)한 상관관계(相關關係)가 나타나지 않았다. 혈청단백량(血淸蛋白量)은 여승(女憎)과 여대생간(女大生間)에 차이(差異)가 없었다. 이상(以上)의 결과(結果)는 여승(女憎)들의 장기적(長期的)인 채식섭취(菜食攝取)로 인(因)해 인체(人體)의 lipoprotein 및 cholesterol 대사(代謝)에 영향(影響)이 있음을 시사(示唆)해 주고 있다.

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한국인(韓國人)의 균형식(均衡食) 권장에 관한 연구(硏究) -한국인(韓國人)의 식생활(食生活)의 추이(해방후 30년간)- (Research on Proper Dietary Recommendations for Korea)

  • 이기열;이양자
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제10권2호
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    • pp.59-70
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    • 1977
  • This study was designed to evaluate the changes and improvements in the Korean diet during the last thirty years (since independence in 1945), and to make recommendations for the improvement of their nutritional status, consequently contributing to the physical and mental welfare of the Korean people. The results and recommendations are as follows: 1. The total calorie and carbohydrate intake decreased by $8{\sim}12%$ in the 1970's, as compared with the 1940's and the 1950's. 2. The intake of calcium and vitamiu A increased $30{\sim}50%$ and $20{\sim}60%$ respectively in the 1960's and 1970's as compared with the 1940,s. But this intake level is still lower than the RDA values. 3. The vitamin C intake was somewhat higher in the mountainous and farming areas than in urban areas. 4. In the 1970's, the decrease of untriend intake due to seasonal variation was marked especially for protein, niacin, vitamin $B_1$, and vitamin C. 5. The consumption of protein foods (meats and legumes) increased in an amount of $15{\sim}36g$ per day. There was a marked increase in the intake of meat in farming areas and of milk in urban areas in the 1970's. This increased intake of animal proteins is a very desirable dietary change. 6. The cereal consumption was lowest in urban areal, but there was a general decrease in the intake of the cereal group in the entire area in the 1970's. For the farmers, the intake of cereal food decreased most, from 750 g to 576 g, but cereals still composed a high proportion of the entire diet. 7. Fruits and vegetables showed the highest intake for the urban people, as expected. For the whole area, this food group showed an increase of 8.7% in the 1970's, as compared with the 1960's. 8. The gradual ihcrease in the intake of the fats and oil group was a desirable dietary change. but the absolute amount was too low. 9. A 7% increase in height and a 9% incrrase in weight for growing children and adolescents was observed in the 1970's as compared with the 1940's, but several kinds of deficiency diseases, such as nutritional anemia and dental caries were still apparent in many areas. 10. To improve cur food life and to cope with food shortages faced in Korea, an efficient and nationwide nutrition education program should be implemented. This would maximize efficiency of intake from the limited food sources for a balanced diet. 11. As it is of utmost importance to provide growing children with a desirable physical, sccial mental, and especially nutritional environment, a well-planned and organized school feeding program should be practiced widely and efficiently. 12. Young mothers and pregnant women should be educated on the importance of their children's nutrition, especially for the critical fetal and infancy periods. 13. More thorough and continuous nutritional survey studies on the changes in dietary patterns for the entire nation should be pursued, evaluated and documented. This would Provide a good information guide for future nutritional study programs. 14. It is the nutritionistist's strong desire that national leaders, especially decision makers recognize the fact that improvement of the nutritional status of the People is one of the most economic and preventative ways of improving their physical and mental health. This is closely related to the economic development and strength of the nation.

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A healthy dietary pattern consisting of a variety of food choices is inversely associated with the development of metabolic syndrome

  • Baik, Inkyung;Lee, Myoungsook;Jun, Nu-Ri;Lee, Jae-Yeon;Shin, Chol
    • Nutrition Research and Practice
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    • 제7권3호
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    • pp.233-241
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    • 2013
  • There are limited data on healthy dietary patterns protective against metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) development. We identified dietary patterns among middle-aged and older adults and investigated the associations with the incidence of MetSyn. A population-based prospective cohort study included 5,251 male and female Koreans aged 40-69 years. At baseline, all individuals were free of MetSyn, other major metabolic diseases, and known cardiovascular disease or cancer. Cases of MetSyn were ascertained over a 6-year of follow-up. Dietary patterns and their factor scores were generated by factor analysis using the data of a food frequency questionnaire. We performed pooled logistic regression analysis to estimate multivariable-adjusted relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for associations between factor scores and MetSyn risk. Two dietary patterns were identified; (1) a healthy dietary pattern, which included a variety of foods such as fish, seafood, vegetables, seaweed, protein foods, fruits, dairy products, and grains; and (2) an unhealthy dietary pattern, which included a limited number of food items. After controlling for confounding factors, factor scores for the healthy dietary pattern were inversely associated with MetSyn risk (P-value for trend < 0.05) while those for the unhealthy dietary pattern had no association. Individuals in the top quintile of the healthy diet scores showed a multivariable-adjusted RR [95% CI] of 0.76 [0.60-0.97] for MetSyn risk compared with those in the bottom quintile. The beneficial effects were derived from inverse associations with abdominal obesity, low HDL-cholesterol levels, and high fasting glucose levels. Our findings suggest that a variety of healthy food choices is recommended to prevent MetSyn.

Factors Related to Dietary Fiber Intake Among Sixth Grade Elementary School Children in Daejon City

  • Chung, Young-Jin;Lee, Yangsoon;Suh, Yoon-Suk
    • Nutritional Sciences
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    • 제7권2호
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    • pp.113-120
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    • 2004
  • This study was conducted to investigate variables related to dietary fiber intake among sixth grade children in an elementary school in Daejon city. One hundred and forty-seven children completed a questionnaire for determining their socioeconomic background and their food habits. Anthropometric measurements were taken, and a 24-hour diet recall method was used to collect three-day food intakes. The socioeconomic status of the children's families belonged to the upper middle class; 53.0% of their fathers and 25.8% of their mothers had completed college or higher degrees. 27.9% of the mothers had jobs, including part-time jobs. Approximately 30% of the children skipped breakfast, 66.4% of the children preferred animal foods to plant foods, and 52.4% of the children preferred green vegetables to yellow or pale vegetables. Grilled meat dishes, such as Grilled beef rib with seasoning, Bulgogi, grilled pork belly and beef steaks, were the most popular types of food eaten outside home by the children. Daily dietary fiber intake was 14.5 g in boys and 14.5 g in girls, and these intakes are low compared to the standard guidelines. The average intakes of energy and protein of the children were 84.5% and 114.0% of the Korean Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), respectively. Besides energy, riboflavin, iron and calcium intakes were below the RDAs, and especially calcium intake was only 50% of the RDAs. On the other hand, thiamin, niacin, ascorbic acid, protein and phosphorus intakes exceeded the Korean RDAs. Family income or the children's body mass index (BMI) was not directly related to dietary fiber intakes. However, higher dietary fiber intakes tended to be related to higher intakes of green vegetables and fruits. Children with higher dietary fiber intake tended to prefer plant foods to animal foods. Energy and most nutrients, except heme iron and retinol, showed positive relationships with dietary fiber intake. Especially potassium and plant origin protein and calcium were highly correlated with dietary fiber intakes(r>0.6). From these results, it is concluded that dietary fiber intakes of these sixth grade elementary school children were less than the standard reference and it is anticipated to decrease further in the future with increased incomes. Therefore, increased intakes of dietary fiber by elementary school children should be promoted through nutrition education, together with the development of cooking methods and recipes utilizing green vegetables and fruits.

Reduction of Mouse Body Fats by Water Extract of Pleurous Ostreatus

  • Kim, Seck -Jong;Park, Cherl -Woo;Kim, Jeong-Ok;Kim, Jong -Man;Ha, Yeong-Lae
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • 제4권2호
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    • pp.130-133
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    • 1999
  • Body fat-reducing ability of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) water extract (OMWE) was investigated of mice by supplying it drinking water. OMWE(2.95% solid content ) was prepared by extracting a low grade of the mushroom at 12$0^{\circ}C$ for 10min. The solid material of OMWE was composed of 65.2% reducing sugar, 0.23% crude fat, 0.5%total protein, 1.2% ash and 32.9% others. OMWE was appropriately diluted with drinking water. Seventy two male ICR mice(25$\pm$1 g, 7~8 weeks of age, 6 mice/cage, 18 mice/treatment) housed in polycarbonate cages containing $\beta$-chips were adopted in a temperature-and humidity-controlled facility with free access to water and diet. One week later, the mice were subjected to one of the treatments for 36days : 0 (control), 10, 50 and 100% OMWE. Drinking wter with or without OMWE was supplied twice (40ml each, 80ml in total ) daily per cage. Body weight and fed intake were recorded every three days. At the end of the experiment, mice were sacrificed to determine the chemical composition (fat, protein, ash and water). Body weight of mice treated with OMWE (10, 50 and 100%) at day 36 was 35.9, 35.9and 35.5g per mouse , respectively, and not significantly reduced as compared to that (36.5g/mouse) of control mice. Average body fat of 0,10,50 and 10% OMWE -treated mice was 14.3, 13.1, 10.7 and 12.0% , respectively. Body fat reduction by 50% OMWE treatment was 25.2% (p<0.05) relative to control. OMWE did not affect feed intake. The contents of body protein and ash were increased with respect to body fat decrease, while water content was not changed much. These results suggest that OMWE could reduce body fat of the mice without body weight change, giving the best effect by 50% OMWE.

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The Effect of Nutrition Education Using MyPlate on Lipid Profiles, Glycemic Indices, and Inflammatory Markers in Diabetic Patients

  • Mehrnoosh Zakerkish;Shima Shahmoradi;Fatemeh Haidari;Seyed Mahmoud Latifi;Majid Mohammadshahi
    • Clinical Nutrition Research
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    • 제11권3호
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    • pp.171-182
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    • 2022
  • As a result of a nutrition transition, chronic diseases, including diabetes, have increased in Iran. Nutrition education is a cost-effective method for modifying diet and controlling diabetes. This study aimed to examine the effect of nutrition education using MyPlate recommendations on glycemic and lipid profiles and inflammatory markers in Iranian adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. A 12-week randomized clinical trial was conducted on 44 adults aged 30-50 years from Ahvaz, Iran. The participants were divided into education and control groups. The education participants were taught the MyPlate recommendations. Serum levels of fasting blood sugar (FBS), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), lipid profiles, and inflammatory markers, including high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), tumor necrosis factor-α, and adiponectin, were measured at the baseline and the end of the study. The results showed that serum levels of FBS (p = 0.014) and HbA1c (p < 0.001) decreased significantly in the education group at the end of the study. The serum level of low-density lipoprotein in the education group declined significantly at the end of the study (p = 0.043). Furthermore, the serum level of hs-CRP (p = 0.005) declined significantly while the level of adiponectin (p = 0.035) increased in the education group at the end of the study. The evidence of this study showed that nutrition education using MyPlate recommendations is an effective method for controlling diabetes complications. A longitudinal analysis with a larger sample size is recommended to confirm the evidence of this study.

사료 단백질 및 에너지 수준이 재래닭의 성장과 혈액의 성상에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Dietary Energy, Protein on Growth and Blood Composition in Cross-bred with Korean Native Chicks)

  • 이현수;강보석;나재천;류경선
    • 한국가금학회지
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    • 제35권4호
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    • pp.399-405
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    • 2009
  • 본 연구는 재래닭의 사료 급여 체계 확립에 필요한 기초 자료를 제공하고자 두 차례의 사양시험을 수행하였다. 공시 동물은 시험 1($0{\sim}5$주)에서 재래닭(우리맛닭) 1일령 수컷 720수를 사용하여 펜당 20수씩 배치하였고, 시험 2($6{\sim}10$주)에서는 동일한 종의 재래닭 35일령 480수를 펜당 20수씩 공시하였다. 사료내 에너지 수준과 CP 함량은 시험 1에서 3,000, 3,050, 3,100 kcal/kg, 21, 22, 23%이며, 시험 2에서는 3,050, 3,100, 3,150 kcal/kg, 18, 19%로 급여하였다. 조사 항목은 증체량, 사료 섭취량을 측정하여 생산성을 계산하였으며, 각 실험 종료시 혈액을 채취하여 분석하였다. 시험 1 : $0{\sim}5$주간 에너지 수준에 따른 생산 능력은 증체량에서 3,050, 3,100 kcal/kg 처리구가 3,000 kcal/kg 처리구보다 통계적으로 개선되었으며(P<0.05), CP 함량에 의한 유의성은 나타나지 않았다. 에너지 수준에 따른 사료 섭취량은 증체량과 상이한 경향을 나타내어 3,000 kcal/kg 처리구가 3,050, 3,100 kcal/kg 처리구보다 높았으며(P<0.05), CP 함량에 의한 차이는 21% 처리구가 22, 23% 처리구보다 높게 나타내었다(P<0.05). 사료 효율은 증체량과 동일한 경향으로 3,050, 3,100 kcal/kg 처리구가 3,000 kcal/kg 처리구보다 통계적으로 개선되었으며(P<0.05), CP가 높은 수준의 사료를 급여시에 낮은 수준의 CP 처리구에 비하여 개선되었다(P<0.05). 혈중 총단백질과 글루코스, 총콜레스테롤은 에너지 수준과 CP 함량이 높아질수록 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, HDL은 에너지 수준이 높아질수록 증가하는 경향을 보였고, LDL은 CP 함량이 낮은 처리구에서 증가하였다. 시험 2 : $6{\sim}10$주간 사료내 에너지 수준에 따른 증체량의 변화는 3,100 kcal/kg 처리구보다 3,050, 3,150 kcal/kg 처리구가 개선되었으며, CP 함량 18%처리구가 19%처리구보다 통계적으로 높았다(P<0.05). 또한, 에너지 수준에 따른 사료 섭취량은 증체량과 같은 경향을 보였으며, CP 함량 19%처리구가 18%처리구보다 개선되었다(P<0.05). 사료 효율에서 사료의 CP 함량에 의한 통계적인 차이는 없었으며, 에너지 수준이 높아질수록 개선되는 경향을 나타내었다. 혈액내 총단백질과 글루코스는 CP 함량이 높을수록 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으며 중성지방은 사료의 에너지 수준이 높아질수록, CP 함량이 낮아질수록 증가하였다. HDL은 에너지 수준이 높아질수록 유의적으로 증가하였으며(P<0.05) LDL은 중성지방과 같은 결과를 나타내었다. 본 연구 결과, 재래닭의 생산 능력 극대화를 위한 적정 사료의 ME와 CP 함량은 사육 전기 5주간에는 3,050 kcal/kg, 22%, 사육 후기 5주간에는 3,150 kcal/kg, 19% 수준이 적합할 것으로 사료된다.

대두를 이용한 소이 발효 치즈 개발에 관한 연구 (Studies on the Development of Soybean Cheeses)

  • 황효정;강진양;최광진;이유림;신경옥
    • 한국식품영양학회지
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    • 제31권6호
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    • pp.811-820
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    • 2018
  • This study suggests a method of making cheese using soybeans for healthy food for people that are allergic to animal proteins, vegetarians, people on a diet, infants and toddlers. Additionally, the study was conducted to provide basic data that can contribute to the development of a quality control class of Korean cheese and underdeveloped cheese industry. Soybean cheeses have a high protein content and low fat. The free amino acids of soybean cheeses contained 11.48 mg of arginine per 100 g, 9.33 mg of glutamate, and leucine 4.91 mg, in that order. The free amino acids of Company A's milk cheese contained 20.95 mg of glutamate, 8.95 mg of proline and 8.02 mg of lysine per 100 g. In soybean cheeses, there were 2.21 mg of tryptophan and 0.73 mg of cysteine, which were not analyzed in the milk cheese of company A. The contents of the constituent amino acids was 1,070.22 mg of glutamate, 467.30 mg of aspartate and 446.30 mg of leucine in 100 grams of soybean cheeses per 100 grams. The milk cheese of Company A was 1,715.97 mg of glutamate, 798.72 mg of leucine and 685.31 mg of proline. The mineral contents of the soybean cheese were 120.29 mg/100 g of calcium, 0.92 mg/100 g of iron, 0.78 mg/100 g of zinc and 0.40 mg/100 g of selenium, respectively. The contents of vitamin $B_1$ and ${\beta}$-glucan in soybean cheese were higher than that of the milk cheese in Company A at 0.08 mg/100 g and 13.73 mg/g, respectively. Therefore, it is considered that the soy cheese is excellent in nutritional aspect and will contribute to health promotion. It is also suitable for people that are allergic to animal proteins, vegetarians, people on a diet and healthy foods for infants.